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What was supposed to be a conversation on Jaya’s spectacular success in both “Taandob” and “Utshob” soon turned into a pseudo-political discussion on the future of women in the country. How could it not? The entire country has meanwhile been shaken to its core after the brutal rape of a woman in Cumilla.
This is where Badhan steps in as the lead, playing officer Leena. From the get-go, she is a no-nonsense character. She is a strong police officer, but a heavily traumatised woman. It is the trauma that leads her to train, persist, and become a law enforcement officer in the first place, a plot device that pays off to its fullest near the end.
Once a sweetheart of television, Sabila Nur has hit the bullseye with her silver-screen debut with a leading role opposite Shakib Khan in “Taandob”. The film will go down in Bangladesh’s cinematic history for being rife with action, twists, and cameos.
As Jaya Ahsan and Mohsina Akhter, the two leads of the film, take sips of black coffee and rong cha respectively at The Daily Star’s studio, the excitement levels vary among the illustrious mega-star and respected theatre practitioner.
What was baffling was that her arrest was not even acknowledged by the authorities for 24 hours, the silence broken only by mounting pressure on social media
Whether it's by crafting a groundbreaking IP with “Pett Kata Shaw”, making history by working with Hollywood juggernaut Jordan Peele, or by being a revered member of the Writers' Guild of America, Nuhash Humayun's journey in Bangladeshi showbiz is nothing short of remarkable. We sat down with the ambitious director days after the release of “Dui Shaw”, the second iteration of his horror phenomenon.
'Relatable' - a label that every director wants on their project, while some others try their best to tag this to the most outlandish of genres. However, Nuhash Humayun's latest short on iflix, 700 Taka, is 'relatable' done right.
With an objective to future-proof the next generation of workers in a rapidly changing market, BYLCx unveiled its revamped website at a
Magic tricks, an art competition, games, Piniata, alongside layers and layers of chocolate: this would be a dream scenario for me when I was still a child. With very few recreational
Online learning has always been a mixed bag in Bangladesh. Even though there are platforms that are doing well, there are few who can be comprehensive in what they teach due to the very nature of the product. This is where BYLCx comes in. This is BYLC's (Bangladesh Youth Leadership Center) online platform, which has recently been revamped to include 25 full-fledged courses.
Prito Reza has been one of the most well known photographers in the country for quite a while now. The man of many talents constantly rediscovers himself as a man of many talents
Tasnim Anika has impressed one and all with her talent, charm and demeanor throughout her young career. The politically incorrect singer takes on today's round of 'One Minute Please', and the results are quite interesting. Read on to find out more!
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Turongomi Repertory Dance Theatre has long been one of the flagbearers of Bangladesh in the international dance arena. Led by Pooja Sengupta, the troupe's artistic director, they have represented the country in many prestigious dance festivals worldwide.
Besides being one of the most energetic performers in Bangla rock music today, Nafeez Al Amin has also turned himself into a master
When Groovetrap arrived on the music scene more than a decade ago, they were unlike anything the listeners had heard before. The
